Kumuls names to face star-studded Toa Samoa

The PNG Kumuls line up for their second Rugby League World Cup fixture against Toa Samoa was named today with minor changes.

London Broncos prop Epel Kapinias has been promoted to the first thirteen with Valentine Richard moved to the bench.

Another notable change is Manly's Josh Feledy named as an interchange, likely to make his debut this Saturday.

The rest of the team remains the similar with the back five, Morea Morea, Dudley Dotoi, Zac Laybutt, Nene Macdonald and Robert Derby.

The halves, Gairo Voro and Bailey Biondi Odo with Finley Glare on the bench.

Luca Moretti pairs with Kapinias up front, Edwin Ipape is the hooker and the back row features skipper Rhyse Martin, Nixon Putt and Jack De Belin at lock.

Roderick Tai, Khaiya Waeimbi and Liam Horne have been named as the other Interchange players.

The reserves; Sylvester Namo, Sanny Wabo and Zev John.

After their 42-18 victory over Lebanon, PNG Kumuls Coach Jason Demetriou called on fans to turn up in numbers and support them against a star-studded Samoan outfit.

"We will need all the support we can get,' he said.

Toa Samoa are scheduled to touch down in Port Moresby tomorrow and have named a similar side with minor changes.

Dean Mariner who sustained a hamstring in their 78-4 win over France is out with Storm flyer Sua Fa'alogo named to start at wing.

The big names in the likes skipper and incoming PNG Chiefs Jarome Luai and Brian To'o are also named along with Hamiso Tabuai Fidow at fullback, Stephan Crighton at centre and Junior Paulo as prop.

Coach Ben Gardiner said they are looking forward to running out in Port Moresby this Saturday.

"We know some of our players are loved over there," he said.

"The Samoan community in PNG have reached out and they will be backing us."